Apple Raises iPad and iPod Prices in JapanApple has raised the prices for the iPad, the iPad mini, and the iPod touch in its Japanese online store, Bloomberg reports. Over the past several months, the Japanese yen has weakened in value, hitting ¥100.69 against the dollar earlier today, which is said to be the reason why Apple has increased its prices. Previously, the entry level fourth generation iPad and iPad mini were priced at ¥42,800 and ¥28,800, respectively. As of today, the prices for the base products are ¥49,800 and ¥32,800. The increase is equivalent to approximately $40 for the iPad mini and $70 for the iPad, raising the price of the iPad mini to $324 and the price of the iPad to $492.87. Old pricing New pricing The iPod touch has also had its price increased, with the entry level 32GB 5th generation version now priced at ¥29,800, up from ¥24,800. This is not the first time that Apple has raised the price of its products. In 2011, the company began charging more for all of its products in the UK in order to compensate for an increased VAT tax. Note: Due to the political nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the comment thread has been moved to our Politics, Religion, Social Issues forum. All MacRumors forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts. Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • Tweetbot for Mac Updated with New Media Timeline, Redesigned Tweet Details • Adobe Finally Releases Kuler Color-Picking App for iPhone • 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' Now Available for iPad • Google Play Music All Access is Coming to iOS Soon • Jawbone Designer Debuts New August Smart Lock • Twitter for iOS Update Brings Improved Tweet Composer and Wider Timeline • Apple Updates iTunes Movie Trailers App With HD/SD Playback, Speed Enhancements • Google Updates Gmail on Desktop and Mobile With Redesigned Inbox
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